Mormon Conflict Escalates
By late 1838, tensions between Mormons and local settlers in Missouri erupt into violence, culminating in the Missouri Mormon War. As Mormons face brutal treatment and loss of faith in government protection, they form their own vigilante group, the Danites, leading to deadly confrontations with state militia. The situation deteriorates further with the issuance of an extermination order, marking a dark chapter in the struggle for religious freedom and safety.In this clip
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32: Mormonism and the Mormon Trail
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